Pet-friendly villa in Alamparai. 1 hour from Pondy

On a pristine beach halfway between Chennai & Pondicherry, and home to a crumbling 17th century old fort, experience magic in this beautifully furnished Tamil home filled with art, antique furniture & treasures. Whet your appetite with delicious coastal cuisine, with catch sourced fresh off the beach. INCLUDES BREAKFAST AND DINNER. Indulge in water sports and swim in the ocean. We welcome pets. The space SPACES IN THE VILLA - Villa sleeps a maximum of 8 guests. - Three Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms - Ground Floor Room - 1 King Bed - Ground Floor-1 Four Poster King - First Floor Room - 1 King Bed with Large Sit-Out - Air-Conditioned Formal Living & Dining Area & Pantry - Covered Open Lounge & Dining Area - Entrance Lobby with Seating - Powder Room & Shower - Koi Pond & Garden - Kitchen SERVICES AT THE VILLA - Pet Friendly - Complimentary breakfast & dinner, tea & coffee service - Chef specializing in coastal Tamil cuisine - Complimentary local snacks in the villa - Daily Housekeeping services - High-quality bed & bath linen - Luxury bath amenities by Inara - Individual air conditioners in the bedrooms and in the formal living and dining area - 4G Wi-Fi in the common areas - 100% automatic power backup - Laundry (wash & fold) available at an extra charge - Curated experiences of the region - LUX Concierge & Guest Relations CURATED EXPERIENCES (At an additional cost) Delight yourself with our curated lunch special - a complete coastal Tamil feast, cooked by our villa team. Walk on the beach, swim in the ocean, and have the villa staff pack a coffee & snack picnic basket for you. Go on a self-guided visit to the Kadapakkam fishing village and watch the morning catch come in fresh. Explore the crumbling 17th century Alamparai Fort. Spend a morning or afternoon at a partner glamping resort and watersports center. Go on a guided visit to the Kaliveli Bio-Region visiting the salt pans, temples, & wetland restoration projects. Spend an evening in nature and enjoy a curated meal under a luxurious bamboo hut on a 25-acre farm. Take a half-day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mamallapuram. Spend a day in Auroville led by an expert insider as you are introduced to the concept, community, and food. Visit the quaint former French colony of Pondicherry on a guided walk of its history and architecture. Go on a full-day trip to the impressive forts of Gingee. Visit the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary between Oct-March. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS En Vilasam is located in the fishing village of Kadapakkam, home to the famous 17th century Alamparai Fort, about 1 hour's drive halfway between Mamallapuram and Pondicherry. - Mamallapuram, Auroville & Pondicherry: 60 mins - Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary: 1.5 hrs - Gingee Fort: 2 hrs - Tiruvannamalai: 2.5 hrs - Chidambaram & Pichavaram: 3 hrs - Chennai: 2.5 hrs - Bangalore: 6.5 hrs Nearest Airports - Pondicherry Airport: 60 mins - Chennai Airport: 2 hrs Guest access Guests have access to the entire home. Other things to note Entry into our property is subject to: Payment of refundable security deposit prior to arrival Signed booking contract from you along with photo IDs of all guests prior to arrival REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT Please note that a refundable security deposit of INR 25,000 will be collected immediately after booking confirmation. This can be paid via NEFT or UPI. The security deposit will be returned within 5 working days after checkout, minus any claims for damages, if applicable. Entry to the property will not be permitted unless the Security Deposit is paid. SIGNED BOOKING CONTRACT A booking contract form will be sent to you. Please fill-it, sign-it and send it back to us along with soft copies of photo IDs of all guests.